{"id":129342,"date":"2022-06-04T20:16:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T00:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=129342"},"modified":"2025-10-10T22:52:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T02:52:27","slug":"calle-odelius-scouting-report-2022-nhl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/06\/04\/calle-odelius-scouting-report-2022-nhl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Calle Odelius Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #35"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lastwordbkerr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow me on Twitter<\/a>, and spread the word for the site that will bring you analytical and critical profiles and scouting reports! Last Word On Hockey Prospects is your new headquarters for everything \u201cNHL Draft\u201d! We have a complete listing of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022-nhl-entry-draft-headquarters\/\" target=\"_self\">draft articles here<\/a>. Today we bring you our Calle Odelius Scouting Report.<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-106095 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/04\/TSPLogo-300x80.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/04\/TSPLogo-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/04\/TSPLogo-768x204.png 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/04\/TSPLogo.png 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\">Djurgardens IF has become the premier prospect development team in all of Europe and this year is no different. In defenceman Calle Odelius, they have produced another gem. Odelius bounced around a number of teams\/leagues this season, both in the Djurgardens system and with the Swedish National Teams. He was successful at nearly every level. He spent most of his season in the J20 league. Odelius put up seven goals and 30 points in 43 games. He also added two assists in six playoff games as Djurgardens made the league final. He also played in four playoff games at the Under-18 level. Odelius picked up a goal and three points and helped the team win the championship. Over the season, his play earned him an SHL call-up where he appeared in seven games.<\/p>\n<p>For the Swedish Under-18 team, he played at the Hlinka-Gretzky and picked up one assist in five games. Odelius was a top defender for the team and helped them to a bronze medal. He also played for the Swedish Team at the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. He picked up three assists in six tournament games and contributed to Sweden&#8217;s gold medal win.<\/p>\n<h2>Calle Odelius Scouting Report<\/h2>\n<p>Left Defence &#8212; shoots Left<br \/>\nBorn May 30th, 2004 &#8212; S\u00f6dert\u00e4lje, Sweden<br \/>\nHeight 6&#8217;0&#8243; &#8212; Weight 185 lbs [183 cm\/84 kg]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.eliteprospects.com\/iframe_player_stats.php?player=607525\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Skating<\/h3>\n<p>Odelius is an outstanding skater. His edgework and lateral agility are amongst the best in the entire draft class. His ability to make crisp changes in direction, gain speed and power through his turns, and pivot quickly allow him to cover all areas of the ice. Odelius can quickly transition from defence to offence and vice-versa. His lateral agility allows him to walk the line in the offensive zone as well as to maintain good gap control in the defensive end. Added to this is very good speed and acceleration. Odelius reaches top speed in just a few strides allowing him to win races to loose pucks as well as to create space from forecheckers or defenders once he gets a step on them.<\/p>\n<p>He could work on his lower body strength though. Odelius can sometimes struggle in battles in the corners and in front of the net. This may come as he continues to mature as a prospect.<\/p>\n<h3>Offensive Game<\/h3>\n<p>Odelius is a modern-style defender who can move the puck and push the offensive pace. He is a good stick handler and combines that with his skating to be a real offensive threat. Odelius avoids forecheckers and skates the puck out of the defensive zone. He is also effective in leading the rush through the neutral zone. His ability to find open space allows him to gain the zone efficiently. Odelius uses his lateral agility to walk the line in the offensive zone and open up passing and shooting lanes. His puck control and poise buy time and give teammates the time to get open. He can also make a good first pass to start the transition game. If a forward gets behind the defence, he can hit them with a long breakaway pass.<\/p>\n<p>Odelius can quarterback the power play from the blue line. He shows good hockey IQ as well as excellent vision. With his quick hands and good lateral movement, he can open up passing lanes. Odelius can make tape-to-tape passes to set up teammates for good scoring chances. His shot is decent but could use a bit more power. He does a very good job of getting it through traffic and on the net. By keeping his shot low, Odelius also gives his teammates the opportunity to get in front of the net for screens, tip-ins and rebounds. He is most effective with his wrist shot. It has decent power as well as a quick release. Odelius likes to sneak in from the point and let his shot go from the top of the circles.<\/p>\n<h3>Defensive Game<\/h3>\n<p>Odelius defensive game is a bit hit and miss. He is very good at defending against the rush. He maintains good gap control and forces attackers to the outside. His strong skating helps him to keep himself between his man and the front of the net. He also does a good job with his positioning. Odelius cuts down both passing and shooting lanes by keeping his stick and body in good positions. However, Odelius can have some issues with bigger and stronger opponents. His lack of physical strength can be a problem as he struggles to win battles on the boards. He also has trouble containing stronger forwards in the cycle game. Clearing the front of the net can be an issue as well. This is something that may improve as he matures and gets stronger.<\/p>\n<h3>Projection and Comparison<\/h3>\n<p>With his skating and stickhandling ability, Odelius fits the prototype of the modern puck-moving NHL defenceman. He is able to push the pace and create offence. He will need to get stronger and improve his ability in his own zone to reach his true potential. If he can improve those aspects of his game, he can be a top-four defenceman in the NHL. Added strength will help both his defensive game and his shot. Odelius&#8217; game is reminiscent of Kris Letang.\u00a0 However this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability.<\/p>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<p>The following is a compilation of some of the highlight packages and features of Calle Odelius that are available on youtube and Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jK62r39f6SE&#038;list=PLOgBIUfkk2BMtE-RR_MH5PxMF-Grwi0sn<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Watching some Calle Odelius shift by shift and this assist was \ud83d\udd25. Breaks the attacker&#39;s ankles on a pivot, grabs open ice and fires from the point. Deflected in. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2022NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#2022NHLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cxKIqYcFVb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/cxKIqYcFVb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Josh Tessler (@JoshTessler_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoshTessler_\/status\/1501007728847855619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Smart play by Calle Odelius to wait until Isac Born was in position. Scores his first of the tournament on the breakaway. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/U18Worlds?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#U18Worlds<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c6I9oYTdef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/c6I9oYTdef<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SEllisHockey\/status\/1519721568242442240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 28, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Calle Odelius is so good at creating space for himself. <\/p>\n<p>After grabbing a loose puck, he skates behind the red line (at a slower pace) but around the corner to force the attacker to come past the red line. Then Odelius pivots out. Great puck manipulation. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2022NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#2022NHLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OctdYHgJ45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/OctdYHgJ45<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Josh Tessler (@JoshTessler_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoshTessler_\/status\/1530344887526244354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 28, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I feel like there&#39;s not a lot of talk about Calle Odelius\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea Here are some of my favorite moments from the tapes I&#39;ve seen so far: <br \/>*Modern-type defenseman;smooth skater<br \/>*Responsible defensively<br \/>*Strong passing game<br \/>*Impressive puck-moving ability<br \/>*Physical<br \/>*Solid offensive upside <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n2FRv8Ngxx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/n2FRv8Ngxx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marek Novotny (@MarekNovotny96) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarekNovotny96\/status\/1490753178077478912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 7, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Calle Odelius doesn&#39;t always score, but when he does it&#39;s with style.<\/p>\n<p>Odelius is an allround left hand D with great manoeuvrability. Finding him on the highlight reel is an exception, although he has had a productive season with 21 points (4+17) in 28 games.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2022NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#2022NHLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/soXpK9EUFO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/soXpK9EUFO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Swedish Prospects (@ProspectsSE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProspectsSE\/status\/1481731080055046146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 13, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Liam \u00d6hgren completes the hat trick early in the second period. Slick movement on the PP and a real nice pass from Calle Odelius <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2022NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#2022NHLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bjxJflsaXH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/bjxJflsaXH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Spoked Z (@SpokedZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpokedZ\/status\/1502718054370664450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 12, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This goal from Calle is \ud83d\udd25.<\/p>\n<p>Liam \u00d6hgren sees that Odelius has plenty of open ice as he skates into the offensive zone and sends a behind the back pass. Calle then rips a shot from medium danger. Bar down. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0OZJyWWw5r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0OZJyWWw5r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Josh Tessler (@JoshTessler_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoshTessler_\/status\/1530356144010674176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 28, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check back later for our next article on the 2022 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Calle Odelius Scouting Report Main Photo:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Just published my Calle Odelius report. I love his puck manipulation as it allows him to escape pressure consistently. In addition, he scans the ice well and can calculate the exact moment to step into an opposition pass to intercept the puck. Read up!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H4lAbdUVst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/H4lAbdUVst<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Josh Tessler \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@JoshTessler_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoshTessler_\/status\/1531263617793986561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. 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